As part of raising awareness of International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday 31st August 2024. Partner organisations in Inverclyde including Scottish Families will be hosting an information stall in Greenock Oak Mall on Friday 30th August 2024 from 10-3pm

Down at Hope in the Square today Your Voice Inverclyde along with some fantastic local services! Come say hello to Rachel Taylor | Scottish Families in Inverclyde & Jordan Stewart & find out what supports available in Inverclyde & beyond Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs

Always great to get out and about with the Scottish Families in Inverclyde team and talk about the amazing work Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs do 🤍

Getting all set up for todays International Overdose Awareness Day information stall where we will be delivering Naloxone training in Greenock Oak Mall along with our amazing partner organisations 💜 come say hi between 10-3pm 👋

Thanks so much to everyone who came along to make 𝑰𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒍𝒚𝒅𝒆'𝒔 𝑯𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒆 such a huge success! 😁👊 We hope everyone had a good time and felt a little less alone 💚💙 yourvoice.org.uk/recovery Candlelight Vigil 8pm, 1st September, Clyde Square

If you have already completed naloxone training and would like to request a kit, Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs offer a click and deliver naloxone service: sfad.org.uk/naloxone #IOAD2024

Another great event to promote International Overdose Awareness Day, great to connect with the local Inverclyde community and deliver some life saving Naloxone training & information on #IOAD2024! Don’t forget we have our candlelit vigil on Sunday Clyde square 💜🕯️

We’re here today remembering those who have lost their lives. The speakers spoke of their personal experiences, their hope for the future, and above all - the power of community. For those who have felt the loss of a loved one, we stand with you. #IOAD24

Sending love to anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one this International Overdose Awareness Day Support Available: 💜 SFAD Helpline: 08080 10 10 11 Samaritans: Call 116 123 Cruse Bereavement Support: 0808 802 6161 #inverclydewaveoflight #IOAD2024 #Togetherwecan

In 2023, 1172 lives were lost to drug-related deaths. Today we are remembering the lives that we have lost and standing in solidarity with anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one, in Inverclyde and further afield 💜 #inverclydewaveoflight #Togetherwecan #IOAD2024

Getting the morning steps in for Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs September steps challenge 👣 absolutely love living in Inverclyde & being able to walk by the Clyde & see the beautiful views 🌊🌅

Thank you so much to everyone who attended the Candlelit Vigil on Sunday Evening A special thank you to Teen Challenge UK for partnering up with us to put on this event and a special mention to Lorna Flanagan for capturing these beautiful photographs 💜

There is loads happening in Inverclyde over the next couple of weeks! ✨ If you would like to find out more about the group & have a chat please contact our Scottish Families Inverclyde Family Support Service ✉️ [email protected] ☎️ 01475 302 816

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Brilliant afternoon taking part in Moving On Inverclyde gala games day as part of Recovery Month🏃‍♀️well earned my Kip on the couch 😆